Amanda Lacey, NCPS
Calm, practical support for stress and grief
Details
| Name | Amanda Lacey |
|---|---|
| Credentials | NCPS |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | NCPS |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Amanda
Amanda Lacey is a counsellor with three years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She helps people manage stress and anxiety and supports those coping with grief, low self‑esteem and low motivation. Amanda aims to make the first step feel less daunting by offering a calm, approachable presence.
Her work focuses on practical conversations rather than jargon. She listens to what matters to each person and helps them name patterns that get in the way.
Background and approach
Sessions are a place to talk honestly about feelings, worries and decisions without being judged. Amanda draws on Narrative approaches alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness techniques to help people notice unhelpful stories and try different ways of responding. She also uses ideas from Existential and Trauma‑Focused work when relevant to someone’s situation.
Together with the client she looks for small, doable changes that build confidence and reduce overwhelm. She has supported people through family problems, relationship breakdowns, fertility and caregiver stress, and issues around body image and identity. Amanda also addresses concerns linked to abandonment, attachment and impulsivity when these come up in sessions.
The first meeting is used to agree goals and plan practical steps. Amanda works by helping people explore choices and develop coping tools they can use between appointments.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief among the things Amanda works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Amanda directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Amanda directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical therapy work online
Amanda combines Narrative Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness to help people rethink difficult stories and try new behaviours. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships; it helps separate the person from the problem and open up different ways of seeing a situation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions that keep distress going and offers practical exercises to change them. Mindfulness techniques teach simple ways to stay present and reduce overwhelming emotion.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Amanda will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then agree a plan together. That way the methods used match what the client needs, and adjustments can be made as progress is reviewed.
Online therapy with Amanda is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check‑in is preferred. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check‑ins, reflective writing or when someone needs to work around a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life and to keep momentum between appointments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Amanda help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self‑esteem and depression. She also works on family and communication problems and related issues such as attachment, abandonment and body image.
What is Amanda's approach in sessions?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She uses Narrative ideas to reframe problems, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools to change unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness practices for grounding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amanda has three years of professional work experience in the UK supporting people through a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile notes NCPS as a credential and indicates practice in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amanda?
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